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Hooligan Art

It's been some time since I drew a piece I feel is truly a gem.  A piece that clearly exhibits my talent.  Showcases my ability as an artist.  There are times I draw another person's vision.  draw just to flex my talent and keep my hand limber and my eye up to par. 

What makes my art is the shading and how it's placed in contrasts around the lines that are my sketch.  Here is a piece I became involved with.  It became a real gem.  At some point the simple lines began to speak to me and there was icing put on the cake.

The more art you create, the faster the finished picture declares itself in the artists' mind.  I draw a lot to keep my minds' eye keen to see shading that makes great art.  I see this to be one of my most passionate pieces.  This is the type of thing I love to draw.

I would have this airbrushed on the saddle bag of my motorcycle.  The piece screams bad-ass but in an everyday way rather in a mean, nasty kind of way.

One day my shop will be open in Michigan.  A shop that will be bad-ass just like this art.  Different than all the others.  And I can't wait to give people bad-ass, lasting images.  Keep your eye out for the Tattoo'd Hooligan! 

Ancient Proverb

"If you wish your merit to be known, acknowledge that of other people."

~ Anciet Proverb ~

Prison Art: Helping Many Inmates Better Themselves

This is exactly what we've been saying!  As a community we should all want men and women to "come out better people".  Art plays a massive role in how J.J. does his time in a positive and productive way.   

The other day J.J. received a letter from his good friend Norm.  (You have heard of Norm before!)  Norm always arrives with positive and encouraging words along with stories of great things happening on this side of the fence.  This letter was no exception.  Norm shared a story from the  Ionia Sentinel-Standard: "PRISON ART: We want them to come out better people."

Here at the Judicious Jailbird, we believe in just that.  Encouraging inmates to stay connected to family and friends, the power of art and sharing stories......all to help men and women to come out better people.

Here is the latest piece of prison art from J.J.

Melting

The Crow

Sacred Heart

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From our side of the fence to yours.....

Skull & Feathers

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Off The Wall

J.J. recently was inspired by a new book: Graffiti World (Updated Edition): Street Art from Five Continents.

Here is his first piece of graffiti-styled art, featuring his original signature MS for Michael Smith.  Two years ago, Tattoo'd Hooligan became his registered trademark that he now uses as his signature. 

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Happy Halloween!

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Popeye: A Bad-Ass Old Man

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Lucky 13

Here's a hip piece of art featuring a motorcycle sprocket.

An interesting piece with a little splash.

Lucky 13

Good Times vs. Bad Times

Here is a piece of art J.J. drew a few years ago!  

The exhaust pipes coming out of the engine turn into prison bars. 

His sister, Ester, helped turn this into graphic art for a hoodie one day in the future.

 

Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing provided to you by a guest artist....the one and only....The Rabbi.

Unforgiven

I've been spending a lot of time enjoying Spanish culture.  

I have noticed this is a recurring theme.  Here is my rendition of some Spanish art. 

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Evil Inside

I am surrounded by evil.  I live in a place with bad men.  I believe, to some extent, that evil lives in each of us.  It's our burden to learn how to understand and deal with it accordingly.  The picture portrays the evil that lies within one's self.  I was asked to draw this piece for someone's tattoo, and this was the outcome of many hours work.  

 

Money Hungry Clowns

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